Learner Reviews & Feedback for What is Data Science? by IBM

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About the Course

Do you want to know why data science has been labeled the sexiest profession of the 21st century? After taking this course, you will be able to answer this question, understand what data science is and what data scientists do, and learn about career paths in the field. The art of uncovering insights and trends in data has been around since ancient times. The ancient Egyptians used census data to increase efficiency in tax collection and accurately predicted the Nile River's flooding every year. Since then, people have continued to use data to derive insights and predict outcomes. Recently, they have carved out a unique and distinct field for the work they do. This field is data science. In today's world, we use Data Science to find patterns in data and make meaningful, data-driven conclusions and predictions. This course is for everyone and teaches concepts like how data scientists use machine learning and deep learning and how companies apply data science in business. You will meet several data scientists, who will share their insights and experiences in data science. By taking this introductory course, you will begin your journey into this thriving field....

Top reviews

Jul 18, 2023

Data science is to use new and old data combined with mathematics, statistics, database and other tools to discover hidden problems or insights to help us solve problems or make correct predictions

Aug 20, 2023

This course is rich, engaging and thought provoking. It is a solid foundation for a career in data science. I now feel more confident that I can excel in this field. Thank you IBM! Thank you Coursera!

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By Duncan Z

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Aug 16, 2022

enjoyed it and very informative

By carolina c

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Jul 21, 2022

Excelente curso introductorio.

By Prathyusha B

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Jul 4, 2022

Easily Understandable.Excellent

By Javier G R

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Jul 2, 2022

Nice Introduction to the field.

By Syed U

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Jul 1, 2022

Amazing and informative course

By Muiz A

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Jun 19, 2022

it was simply fun and inspiring

By ANSHIKA P

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Mar 8, 2022

The whole topic explained well.

By jorge b

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Jan 21, 2022

Muy completo y bien explicado

By Bhushan P

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Jan 9, 2022

very good things were expressed

By John O

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Nov 25, 2021

Excellent start to data science

By Sayanita D

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Nov 3, 2021

It's a very professional course

By Min S

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Aug 22, 2021

Excellent course for beginners!

By Mohammad A

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Jun 25, 2021

Nice beginning of data science.

By Sayantan M

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Jun 25, 2021

Very much enjoying, I loved it.

By Sesham V A

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May 18, 2021

The course is simply fantastic.

By Evgeny C

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Apr 7, 2021

Good course about Data Science.

By Fuat C A

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Mar 19, 2021

great basic introduction course

By Alex T

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Feb 10, 2021

Interesting and lively lessons.

By uk r

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Oct 27, 2020

PERFECT FOR THE CAREER PROGRESS

By Hariharan S

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Sep 26, 2020

it was a good experience for me

By Sectrum

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Sep 3, 2020

Excellent Course Offered by IBM

By Vinícius G

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Aug 1, 2020

Wonderful and motivated course.

By Gaurav J

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Jul 31, 2020

A good insight of Data Science.

By Ankur s

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Jul 20, 2020

extremely useful for beginners.

By Shivender K

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Jun 23, 2020

Amazing courser.Thanks coursera